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BET AWARDS 2008 SHAWTY LO RESPONDS TO T I BEEF , Tune in BET AWARDS 08 The Hottest Ticket on Television Premieres Tuesday June 24 at 8:00 P M * Hosted By D L Hughley BET AWARDS 08 Features Performances by Ne Yo Rihanna Keyshia Cole Marvin Sapp Alicia Keys Chris Brown Kanye West Lil Wayne Nelly Usher and Young Jeezy With Appearances by Terrence Howard Jennifer Hudson Samuel L Jac Jill Scott Confirmed to Perform Tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Al Green Quincy Jones to Receive 2008 BET Humanitarian Award NEW YORK June 23 /PRNewswire/ Rihanna Ne Yo Keyshia Cole Usher Lil Wayne Alicia Keys Chris Brown Kanye West Nelly Marvin Sapp and Young Jeezy are all on board to perform at BET AWARDS 08 In addition LL Cool J Samuel L Jackson Ice Cube Terrence Howard Jennifer Hudson Gabrielle Union Mary Mary Lauren London and Kevin Hart will be on hand as presenters and Jill Scott will perform a special tribute to legendary R B icon Al Green who is receiving BETs Lifetime Achievement Award Quincy Jones celebrated producer/arranger/composer is also being honored this year with BETs prestigious Humanitarian Award for his outreach to young African Americans through the Listen Up Foundation Hosted by actor and comedian D L Hughley BET AWARDS 08 premieres live from Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday June 24 at 8:00 p m * Logo: www newscom com/cgi bin/prnh/20080603/NETU049LOGO www newscom com/cgi bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO Tagged as the hottest ticket on television BET AWARDS 08 brings together the biggest stars in music sports and entertainment for an electrifying evening For the past seven years the BET AWARDS has boasted unforgettable moments such as Michael Jacksons surprise appearance during James Browns tribute; Rick James in his final duet with Teena Marie; Will Smith presenting Muhammad Ali with the first ever Humanitarian Award; Prince onstage backing Chaka Khan; Stevie Wonder Yolanda Adams and India Arie in a powerhouse tribute to Rufus first lady of funk; Destinys Childs steamy lap dance; the reunion of one of hip hops most beloved trios The Fugees; and last years touching opening performance with Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holliday BET has once again teamed up with Cossette Productions the famed producers of the GRAMMY Awards® and the seven record setting BET AWARDS shows to handle production of the telecast Stephen Hill BET Executive Vice President Music and Programming along with Lynne Harris Taylor BET Vice President of Specials will executive produce the telecast BET AWARDS 08 will be sponsored by Dodge Pepsi Verizon Wireless General Motors P G Target CIROC Vodka and Ford www blacktree tv